Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/04/2013 06/11/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder has developed positive relationships with children enabling them to feel confident in their surroundings.  Children show growing independence as they select the toys they wish to play with and initiate their own play and learning.  Children's good health is promoted because they receive healthy balanced meals and snacks.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not use observations effectively to plan for the next steps in children's learning.  The childminder does not provide opportunities for children to extend their understanding of how to keep safe by regularly practising how they evacuate the premises in an emergency.  The childminder has not fully developed systems for monitoring her service in order to identify strengths and priorities for improvements.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her three children, one of whom is an adult, in South Norwood, Croydon, located close to parks, schools and local transport links. The whole ground floor and bathroom facilities on the first floor of the childminder's home are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The family has a cat. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for six children in the early years age group who attend on a part-time basis. The childminder collects children from local schools and attends stay and play groups with younger children.

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must:

 improve systems for observations and assessments in order to understand children's level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and to plan relevant learning experiences for children's next steps of learning.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe by, for example, practising fire evacuation drills with them

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop the use of thorough self-evaluation to more consistently identify weaknesses, and prioritise and plan for future improvements that support children's achievements.

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who attend

Children are making steady progress in their learning and development. This means that they are achieving at least the expected levels of development and they are becoming prepared for school. The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She plans and provides a suitable range of indoor and outside activities that are developmentally appropriate. The childminder keeps a daily diary and shares the information with parents to keep them informed of their children's achievements. This encourages parents to share what they know about their children's development at home. The childminder makes observations of children's achievements. However, she has not developed a fully efficient system to monitor children's progress. This limits how well she is able to effectively plan for children's next steps for learning. As a result, opportunities for children to extend their knowledge and skills are not fully

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who attend

Children are beginning to make positive relationships with other children and develop their social skills. They attend different stay and play groups throughout the week. This allows them to take part in different types of play. For example, they enjoy sand and water play and cooking activities with other children of a similar age. Children have sufficient opportunities to learn about different cultures and beliefs through discussions with the childminder. They celebrate a number of different festivals throughout the year to increase their understanding of the social world around them. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She encourages the children to name and find items from a shopping list on outings to local shops. Children are developing a sound understanding about how to follow instructions. For example, they know what they need to do when making a collage using pasta. Children have easy access to a suitable range of

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who attend

books. They enjoy looking at books independently, as well as choosing their favourite stories for the childminder to read to them. This supports their early reading and literacy skills.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment and children are happy and settled in her care. Before the start of a placement the childminder requests information from parents relating to the children's needs, likes and dislikes. This helps to make sure that children settle well in her care and that she is able to fully meet their specific needs. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and praises them appropriately for their efforts and good behaviour, promoting their self-esteem.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides a wide variety of age-appropriate play materials. The organisation of the resources helps to promote children's independence as they initiate their own play. There are clear boundaries in place for behaviour and the childminder discusses suitable strategies with parents to help to ensure there is consistency for children. Children generally behave well and the childminder intervenes at times when children have disagreements when playing. She patiently explains why they need to take turns and share play materials and helps them overcome their frustrations.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder prepares nutritionally balanced meals and gives parents the choice to provide meals for their children if they wish to do so. Children make their own choices of fruit that they want at snack time. This helps them to adopt healthy eating habits. Children have a good understanding of the importance of washing their hands and are independent in their personal care. Children have daily exercise and fresh air when they go to local parks as part of a healthy lifestyle. They have suitable opportunities to use scooters, skipping ropes, a trampoline, tricycles and bicycles in the childminder's garden to develop their physical agility. The childminder has procedures in place to follow in the event of an emergency. However children do not routinely practise the evacuation drills in order to promote their understanding of how to keep themselves safe in an emergency.

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provision

The childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is sound and she promotes children's safety well. She understands the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to minimise potential dangers to protect children's safety. The childminder maintains all necessary policies and procedures. She shares them with parents to keep them informed of the services she provides and how she cares for their children.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to further improve the quality of her provision. She has addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. She is currently attending training to extend her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, her systems for self-evaluation are in the early stages and are not fully effective in supporting ongoing improvements to the provision for children.

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provision

The childminder has established a positive relationship with parents. She meets with parents on a daily basis to give them feedback on their children's achievements, well- being and development. However, the childminder has not sought the opinions of parents to help inform her plans for improvement in her practice further and to encourage them to express their views on her service. The childminder has built suitable links with other early years provision where her minded children attend to promote consistency in children's learning and development.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364020 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 838021 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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